Shimla and Manali are two of the most visited destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Internet is filled with packages for Himachal Pradesh and either Shimla or Manali are always common part of most of them. Ask any travel agent in Delhi and they’ll present hundreds of travel plans featuring these destinations. So choosing the best itinerary for Shimla and Manali is kind of difficult when there are so many itineraries.

Keeping this in mind, here are some of the best travel plans for Shimla and Manali that will show you the best of both locations.

Why you should visit Shimla and Manali

Being the most popular tourist spots of Himachal, it is a nice idea to start your travel in this state from here and then moving further to off-beat destinations

They are easily accessible from Delhi and Chandigarh

Regular buses and trains are available for the facility of travellers

Many resorts and luxury camps are present here that makes them perfect for honeymooners and families

The road leading to Shimla and Manali from Delhi/Chandigarh is in a better condition than other locations

Best itineraries for Shimla and Manali

Assuming that you are travelling from Delhi or Chandigarh, your itinerary will follow a simple routing and will change as per the number of days you have in your hand. The more are the number of days, you’ll find it better to explore the best of both locations and add further locations in process.

How to reach the starting point of this trip

Shimla is 6 hours away from Delhi while it is easy to reach Manali from Bhuntar Airport in Kullu. I’ll suggest that you travel by a bus or a car to Shimla and then continue your trip.

Day 7 – Visit Rohtang Pass, spend your day playing in snow, return to hotel by evening

Day 8 – Check out, go to Kasol, spend a lazy day in the market

Day 9 – Visit Tosh village and return by lunch

Day 10 – Check out, move to Delhi/Chandigarh

Hope this itinerary helps you plan your next trip to Himachal. Exploring Shimla and Manali is easy and you don’t need assistance from a travel agent to plan your trip. You can book hotels and resorts online and they provide similar discounts. The hotel management also provides taxi service so that you can explore these destinations on your own.